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we have a tax system dealing with international taxes, and our international tax system we tell people that if you are a business that's an american-owned business, and you do business in other parts of the world, you will pay their tax rate to that country, which is fair, but then when you bring your money back to the united states, you'll also have to pay the difference in our tax rate. we are the only country that does that. so we literally tell our businesses, do business all over the world, function all over the world, make money all over the world, but when you make money over there, we would encourage you to leave that money over there and not bring it back home. because if they bring it back home, they are actually punished for returning money back to the united states. now, what does that mean to american competition and how we actually function in our business world? what that means is if you are a german company doing business in the u.k., let's say, you pay the taxes for the u.k. and return your money back to headquarters. but if you are an american business doing business
we have a tax system dealing with international taxes, and our international tax system we tell people that if you are a business that's an american-owned business, and you do business in other parts of the world, you will pay their tax rate to that country, which is fair, but then when you bring your money back to the united states, you'll also have to pay the difference in our tax rate. we are the only country that does that. so we literally tell our businesses, do business all over the...
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tax codes? currentreduce the rate tax rate from 35 percent down to 28% and reduce these tax breaks, the ones we have been talking about today. or expenditures, what ever you want to call them, in 2011, cost the u.s. government $1.10 trillion in forgone federal revenue. about 85% of that was for individual tax expenditures. these are things that we're familiar with -- the mortgage interest rate deduction or the donations.relatedchit only 20% of that or so was for corporate tax expenditures, some of which are the oil and gas company tax breaks. host: from twitter -- go to jackson, tenn. on our independent line. ofler: i have a couple comments and a question. the revenue the government is taking in is the lowest in six years. from this information cspan. the corporations -- it gets so tiresome hearing people talk about a high tax rate for corporations in the united states when, in effect, they are paying around 12% effective tax rate. of them pay no taxes. to the oil companies, a few moments ago, y
tax codes? currentreduce the rate tax rate from 35 percent down to 28% and reduce these tax breaks, the ones we have been talking about today. or expenditures, what ever you want to call them, in 2011, cost the u.s. government $1.10 trillion in forgone federal revenue. about 85% of that was for individual tax expenditures. these are things that we're familiar with -- the mortgage interest rate deduction or the donations.relatedchit only 20% of that or so was for corporate tax expenditures, some...
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and was a flat rate local tax as opposed to a local income tax. was a duke would pay the same for local public services as a dustman. the public reacted incredibly badly. her own colleagues said the idea had to be softened and she got into the dogmatic mindset. it ultimately undid her. --st: people might not for preferred to go back but made for for reform to occur in a less cutthroat way. am sitting here and i am watching and listening to people here in america talk about maggie thatcher like she is some kind of angel. . was born in barbados as a young man, six years old, ira member maggie thatcher's campaigns before she became prime minister. she was a racist. i am a black man. wanted to chase us back to the sugarcane fields in jamaica and the serengeti plains. my father, who worked in transport, he would talk about her talking about if you are 30 and still taking the bus -- guest: i think it is tremendously important as a point. i would argue that she was not racist, certainly by the time she was prime minister, you did not see racism on her. s
and was a flat rate local tax as opposed to a local income tax. was a duke would pay the same for local public services as a dustman. the public reacted incredibly badly. her own colleagues said the idea had to be softened and she got into the dogmatic mindset. it ultimately undid her. --st: people might not for preferred to go back but made for for reform to occur in a less cutthroat way. am sitting here and i am watching and listening to people here in america talk about maggie thatcher like...
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more people working, more people paying taxes is not a tax increase. it is deficit-reduction without a tax increase. i think it's the kind of deficit reduction that we can get bipartisan support for in the country. grow up all sorts of other issues. what about public education? public schools don't teach kids how to read english well and don't teach them american history. but that's a problem, then we need education reform. that is being worked on a state- by-state. that's a problem for kids born here as well as everybody else, in terms of the quality of education they're getting. what about the welfare system? 185 means-tested welfare programs. bill clinton worked with republican congress to reform aid to families with dependent children. we can make progress on the others as well, and reforming welfare is important and needs to be done. it saves money and keeps people from getting locked into welfare dependency. but none of those are arguments for getting in the way of immigration reform. then there's the question of entitlements medicare and get ben
more people working, more people paying taxes is not a tax increase. it is deficit-reduction without a tax increase. i think it's the kind of deficit reduction that we can get bipartisan support for in the country. grow up all sorts of other issues. what about public education? public schools don't teach kids how to read english well and don't teach them american history. but that's a problem, then we need education reform. that is being worked on a state- by-state. that's a problem for kids...
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if we removed the tax expenditures from the tax code, all of them, remove every tax expenditure, it would help this country. you sit there and say we need these things. instantly, we should stop shipping guns out of the country for tax breaks. guest: he makes several points. the first thing i want to say is the good news is i talk to no one on capitol hill who does not oferstand the importance preserving social security and medicare for existing recipients and future generations. the debate is about what steps thatwe take to make sure those programs are preserved? he gave one example, which is on social security taxes. could you raise that some or eliminate it? i would not support eliminating it. that would not make a lot of sense. most folks do not want to talk about the kinds of tax increases that would need to be done if we do not look somehow at the benefit side of the equation as well. and he makes the other point that, you know, a growing economy would make a big difference for all of these challenges we face. , ohio, independent caller. caller: good morning, and thank you for takin
if we removed the tax expenditures from the tax code, all of them, remove every tax expenditure, it would help this country. you sit there and say we need these things. instantly, we should stop shipping guns out of the country for tax breaks. guest: he makes several points. the first thing i want to say is the good news is i talk to no one on capitol hill who does not oferstand the importance preserving social security and medicare for existing recipients and future generations. the debate is...
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on tax reform to mark out a lower the income tax. lowcan compromise on the end. sometimes you get more revenue. ourselves harder on to find a deal when it has 100,000 moving parts. we should do things we agree on. that is why the republicans are upset with us. all this stuff will agree on will not pass. because we say it will be a sweetener for the bigger deal which we never seem to get. jamar said no. they would have been shot. it would have been great fun to see that we pass this by unanimous consent. >> if i was allowed to go back to when i was not alive, he seemed to be opposed to special interests. it was a time that some call it populace. up in thek this came luncheon. she is wearing it will cost the party their seats. to change course of action? >> i do not have connection for the group. economic decision in the future over where i will continue to do this. i cannot agree with all of them all the time. i am on the side of wanting to protect the second amendment. i do not plan on working against a republican in our primary. i do not have any plans to oppose
on tax reform to mark out a lower the income tax. lowcan compromise on the end. sometimes you get more revenue. ourselves harder on to find a deal when it has 100,000 moving parts. we should do things we agree on. that is why the republicans are upset with us. all this stuff will agree on will not pass. because we say it will be a sweetener for the bigger deal which we never seem to get. jamar said no. they would have been shot. it would have been great fun to see that we pass this by unanimous...
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we think we win with lower taxes, less government. we think we win. [laughter] let me just say -- right now a little straight talk. right now we're not competitive because this issue has to be resolved in the minds of our citizens who feel this is a vital, important issue that needs to be resolved. >> in 1955 when i was born how many workers were there for every person retiring in this country? 16. how many are there today? three. how many in 20 years? two. where do the workers come from? 10,000 baby boomers are retiring a day. one day it will be john. john's mother is 101. everyone is living like john's mother. that is the good news. if we don't reform medicaid and medicare we're going to be greece. if you don't have a legal immigration system to supplement a declining population you're committing economic suicide. here's the key to bring people from all over the world not just the people who live next door. bring them in on your terms not theirs. to those who say we don't need legal immigration you're crazy. look at what is going on in america. we'r
we think we win with lower taxes, less government. we think we win. [laughter] let me just say -- right now a little straight talk. right now we're not competitive because this issue has to be resolved in the minds of our citizens who feel this is a vital, important issue that needs to be resolved. >> in 1955 when i was born how many workers were there for every person retiring in this country? 16. how many are there today? three. how many in 20 years? two. where do the workers come from?...
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increase it is deficit reduction without a tax increase. i think it is the kind of deficit reduction that we can get bipartisan support for in the country. what about public education? public schools don't teach children how to read english marry well and don't teach american history. it is being worked on a state- by-state, but that is the problem for kids who are born here as well as everybody else in terms of the quy of ucey getting. bill clinton worked with the republican congress to reform aid to families with dependent children. none of those are arguments for getting in the way of immigration before. then there's the question of entitlement. the entitlement system is out of whack and needs to be reformed. let's reform public education and the welfare system, but let's move forward now on immigration reform as well. thank you. >> thank you very much. you talked aboutany .mmigrants who are not legal they have no legal recourse when something happens, if they are $20 and youpay you have no legal recourse. my wife is a registered nurse.
increase it is deficit reduction without a tax increase. i think it is the kind of deficit reduction that we can get bipartisan support for in the country. what about public education? public schools don't teach children how to read english marry well and don't teach american history. it is being worked on a state- by-state, but that is the problem for kids who are born here as well as everybody else in terms of the quy of ucey getting. bill clinton worked with the republican congress to reform...
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cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of gut: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or it should not be on the table in similarly, to be concerned about thloerm solvency of so-so -- social security. retirement security is a real question mark for many american let's look at the real contributors to our deficit and debt as we try to tackle those challenges. and host: two final questions before we go to calls. this is another article from the hill. why were you left off the list of the 12 senators that went to dinner? guest: i have no idea, but i have been very pleased with the president's increase -- increase out reach to the senate and a house. that dialogue is essential to making p
cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of gut: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or it should not be on the table in similarly, to be concerned about...
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and paying of taxes. if the language has to be theified that is what committee processes 4. >> thank you, there's more that we could ask but i see that my time has expired. >> thank you very much. thank you very much. >> thank you. a wanted to thank you very much. this is a broad reaching portion. i'm grateful for you doing your very best, particulate at this time when we open this hearing for reflections on the tragedies in boston and west texas. assurance can negus of islam to great the ability to perform custom issues? >> this is to make sure that the additional activities are defined. this'll help the economy grow and every state. employment verification, making more visas available on a permanent and temporary worker basis, this will help the economy grow in every state. >> there has been some discussion about discretion. under current practice they use the authority very sparingly. it said is have shown roughly 1% of all cases. how much more should we expect the department to exercise discretion? >>
and paying of taxes. if the language has to be theified that is what committee processes 4. >> thank you, there's more that we could ask but i see that my time has expired. >> thank you very much. thank you very much. >> thank you. a wanted to thank you very much. this is a broad reaching portion. i'm grateful for you doing your very best, particulate at this time when we open this hearing for reflections on the tragedies in boston and west texas. assurance can negus of islam...
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they will pay a fine and start paying taxes. it will not qualify for federal benefits. if we all wish we did not have this problem, but we do and we have to fix it. leading kings the way they are is the real amnesty. things theleaving way they are is the real amnesty. host: on twitter -- give us a sense of the size of the bill. guest: 844 pages. initial estimates were that it would be as much as 1500 pages. large billl been a for a lot of the legislative aides, hill to look through. in terms of preparing for hearings today, the members on that tradition in committee who were not part of the gang of eight are working to try to read through the whole bill in time during it is a bit of direct process. in terms of how it came toth, e grp of lawmakers has been meeting sce after the el to start thinking about how twaedimgr mbshf p s shted. the senator from utah was involved in talks but ultimatel decided not to go along with the direction of the game because he had concerned about the direction of citizenship. it really came together in february when marco rubio signed on, re
they will pay a fine and start paying taxes. it will not qualify for federal benefits. if we all wish we did not have this problem, but we do and we have to fix it. leading kings the way they are is the real amnesty. things theleaving way they are is the real amnesty. host: on twitter -- give us a sense of the size of the bill. guest: 844 pages. initial estimates were that it would be as much as 1500 pages. large billl been a for a lot of the legislative aides, hill to look through. in terms of...
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tax code. the united states has the highest corporate tax rate in the world. simply filing our tax code and closing loopholes for everyone will help create an environment that encourages job growth and increases wages. the ryan budget is based on such reforms. these reforms can help get americans back to work. mr. stivers: i yield back the balance of my time. thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman from california is recognized for one minute. mr. kosta: thank you -- mr. costa: thank you, mr. speaker. on monday in boston we were reminded how vulnerable we all are as americans and how important it is that we stay together. today i rise to recognize the merced community violence intervention and prevention task force. this hardworking organization in the a joaquin valley i re
tax code. the united states has the highest corporate tax rate in the world. simply filing our tax code and closing loopholes for everyone will help create an environment that encourages job growth and increases wages. the ryan budget is based on such reforms. these reforms can help get americans back to work. mr. stivers: i yield back the balance of my time. thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition? >> unanimous...
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aswas a flat rate, local tax opposed to an income tax or property tax. the idea took hold that a dutchman or aid duke would pay the same. the country reacted incredibly badly. she had gotten into that dogmatic mindset. it ultimately undid her. host: c-span democrat on twitter -- people would not prefer to go back, but they would probably perform her firm to the cutthroat and disruptive way. john from north carolina, independent caller. caller: i am sitting and watching two speakers in america talk about maggie thatcher as if she was some kind of angel. i was born in barbados. i first migrated to england in 1964 as a young man, six years old. i remember maggie thatcher's campaigns before she became prime minister. she was a racist. she called us scalia walks. i am a black man. ywogs.ll in theer, who worked transport, would talk about the bus. if you are 30 and so they gave us -- she hated you. guest: i think it is a tremendously important point. i would argue that she was not racist, certainly by the time she was prime minister, you did not see racism on
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an extension of e payroll tax cut, $80 peramils. recent history shows that grant of l status for the increase is the influx of illegal immigrants. that for their forces out low- skilled laborers and thereby depressing the wage and employment levels of those americans. thatdition to that necessarily leads to more americans depending on the need for government. it is respected that the agent that before federal government grant's federal's average -- federal status -- the evidence before the commission is that grant of sub status is not without a substantial cost to the american worker. thank you. >> a full statement will be made part of the record. he was formerly the director of the congressional budget office under george w. bush in 2003 to 2005. that is when we first met. >> that is correct. >> it is good to have you here. >> thank you. it is a privilege to be here today. i have itd written recordfor th. let me briefly make three points and then i look for to answering your question. the first point is simply that the immigration
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so extend the r&d tax credit, beef up national science foundation. beef up national institutes of health. beef up the research and the -- in the adopt of energy, public-private partnerships, lay that groundwork for the private sectoring help the private sector. we had a group of c.e.o.'s in last week that were in in the semiconductor industry. they talked about the same thing and they talked about the public-private partnerships and how that's needed for us to maintain our competitiveness here and these are good paying jobs in upstate new york and other places and these are the kinds of investments we need to make. again, we've got to get out of this mentality that every single thing that the government does is bad, there are some things, and it's a public--- and it's public-private partnerships will lead the way for us. mr. garamendi: george washington and alexander hamilton had it right, american government working with the private sector can make a difference. talking about infrastructure, we have an opportunity this year -- this year, congress an
so extend the r&d tax credit, beef up national science foundation. beef up national institutes of health. beef up the research and the -- in the adopt of energy, public-private partnerships, lay that groundwork for the private sectoring help the private sector. we had a group of c.e.o.'s in last week that were in in the semiconductor industry. they talked about the same thing and they talked about the public-private partnerships and how that's needed for us to maintain our competitiveness...
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hultgren: back in 1900 tax freedom day was january 22. when taxes amounted to 5.9% of a person's income. today that figure has grown to 29.4%. we have come a long way in the last past century digging deeper and deeper into the pockets of hardworking men and women in america and digging ourselves deeper in debt in the process. this -- the tax reform component of the budget this house passed in march, would take a major step forward. allowing families to keep more of their money they earn and making government more accountable. let's finish the job this year. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yield back. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition? ms. delauro: unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. miss ms. esty: i have had the honor of getting to know many families in newtown. they live with grief so deep any mother or father can only imagine. i was honored to be with b
hultgren: back in 1900 tax freedom day was january 22. when taxes amounted to 5.9% of a person's income. today that figure has grown to 29.4%. we have come a long way in the last past century digging deeper and deeper into the pockets of hardworking men and women in america and digging ourselves deeper in debt in the process. this -- the tax reform component of the budget this house passed in march, would take a major step forward. allowing families to keep more of their money they earn and...
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cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of chain cpi? guest: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or debt. table in not be on the this part of discussion. similarly, to be concerned about the long-term solvency of so-so security. urity.ial sec retirement security is a real question mark for many americans. let's look at the real contributors to our deficit and debt as we try to tackle those challenges. and host: two final questions before we go to calls. this is another article from the hill. why were you left off the list of the 12 senators that went to dinner? iest: i have no idea, but have been very pleased with the president's increase -- increase out reach to the senate and a ho
cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of chain cpi? guest: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or debt. table in not be on the this part of discussion....
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look at his restrictions and also taxing and taking from those who retired. the same thing can happen in america that's happened in other countries. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman tees -- the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> i rise today to urge my colleagues to support the p.o.w.-m.i.a. accounting and recovery support act of 2013. mr. brady: it's a task force within the expect of defense with a mission to account for prisoners of war or those missing in action -- mr. thompson: it's part of a commitment we have made to these american heroes along with families and loved ones seeking closure. the pentagon recently announced plans to furlough as many as 800,000 federal civilian workers under the budget control act. these workers will be required to take 14 unpaid days off between now and october. as a res
look at his restrictions and also taxing and taking from those who retired. the same thing can happen in america that's happened in other countries. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman tees -- the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> i...
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we think we win with lower taxes, less government. we think we win. [laughter] let me just say -ri now a little straight talk. right we' n lvedn the minds of our citizens who feel this is a vital, important issue that needs to be resolved. 1955 when i was born how many workers were there for every person retiring in this country? 16. how many are there today? three. how many in 20 years? two. where do the workers come from? 10,000 baby boomers are retiring a day. one day it will be john. john's mother is 101. everyone is living like john's mother. that is the good news. if we don't reform medicaid and medicare we're going to be greece. if you don't have a legal immigration system to supplement a declining population you're committing economic suicide. here's the key to bring people from all over the world not just the people who live next door. bring them in on your terms not theirs. to those who say we don't need legal immigration you're crazy. look at what is going on in america. we're declining population, we need the best and the brightest and som
we think we win with lower taxes, less government. we think we win. [laughter] let me just say -ri now a little straight talk. right we' n lvedn the minds of our citizens who feel this is a vital, important issue that needs to be resolved. 1955 when i was born how many workers were there for every person retiring in this country? 16. how many are there today? three. how many in 20 years? two. where do the workers come from? 10,000 baby boomers are retiring a day. one day it will be john. john's...
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. -- we haveen free come from taxes without representation. we have been free 48 years. we have gone from the back of the bus to the back of the white house. it is the wilderness years. have a roless must to play. the harlem we once knew is on the way out. on wall street. they're putting this out of parliament. -- out of harlem. in detroit, the governor in sevend a czar cities to replace democratic elected mayors. the power to end labor contracts. they took out democracy. in michigan do not have someone they can vote for on the local level. today, we are free, but not equal. we are number one in athletics. march madness, may sadness. but may sadness. i am perplexed. we are free, but not equal. number one in infant mortality. number one in short life expectancy. number one and unemployment. number one in home foreclosures. and are closing schools hospitals and transportation. equal access for education for all of us. what does that mean? they could bond welt under good conditions. well underld learn good conditions, but what about the rest of them? there are some calls to
. -- we haveen free come from taxes without representation. we have been free 48 years. we have gone from the back of the bus to the back of the white house. it is the wilderness years. have a roless must to play. the harlem we once knew is on the way out. on wall street. they're putting this out of parliament. -- out of harlem. in detroit, the governor in sevend a czar cities to replace democratic elected mayors. the power to end labor contracts. they took out democracy. in michigan do not...
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the burden of preparing your taxes is now nearly as onerous as actually paying for the taxes. it takes 13 hours for the average american to prepare his or her taxes. the tax code remains almost four million words, many of which are incomprehensible. we must all work together to free small businesses and individuals of the most complex regulation of them all, the federal income tax code. hank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, i rise today along with several of my pro-life colleagues to bring attention to the ongoing trial of kermit gosnell, an abortionist in philadelphia. mr. johnson: he ask charged with murdering a woman and first-degree murder of four infants who survived abortions cutting their by spinal cord by a pair of scissors. he had a solution for unwanted babies. he killed them. he didn't call
the burden of preparing your taxes is now nearly as onerous as actually paying for the taxes. it takes 13 hours for the average american to prepare his or her taxes. the tax code remains almost four million words, many of which are incomprehensible. we must all work together to free small businesses and individuals of the most complex regulation of them all, the federal income tax code. hank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek...
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some money comes from illicit taxes from afghan people and some money comes from external support from outside the region. >> when you look at the places that they go in pakistan, the frontier areas, double pakistan, number one, has control over those areas and number two, can control over those areas? >> senator, pakistan does not have control over those areas right now. they have had over 15,000 killed and wounded in operations in that area over the past decade. they've had hundreds killed and wounded in the past kefrl weeks that is -- as they've tried to gain control in the khyber area. i think that's a clear indication they cannot control the border area and the taliban that are operating freely inside of that border area. >> what do you see as a rule for the taliban, if any, in the future afghan government as we transition out, as discussions are taking place. how do you envision that future afghan government? obviously there are elections coming up but how are we looking at the transition for the afghan government? >> the state department has the lead now on working on a reconcil
some money comes from illicit taxes from afghan people and some money comes from external support from outside the region. >> when you look at the places that they go in pakistan, the frontier areas, double pakistan, number one, has control over those areas and number two, can control over those areas? >> senator, pakistan does not have control over those areas right now. they have had over 15,000 killed and wounded in operations in that area over the past decade. they've had...
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: i offer this amendment to ensure that library records, firearm sales records, medical records and tax returns are not included in any information voluntarily shared with the government under cispa. through the under-- though the underlying bill would not permit this information unless it is a cyberthreat information, i bill support this amendment as it settles some members' concerns and reflects an amendment passed last year overwhelmingly. with that, madam chair, i urge this body's support of this clarification amendment and reserve the -- reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from michigan reserves. the gentleman from maryland. mr. ruppersberger: i rise in opposition even though i am not opposed. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. ruppersberger: i support chairman ronellers' amendment ensure the privacy. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman from maryland yield back. the gentleman from michigan. mr. rogers: i yield back. the chair: the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from michigan. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the o
: i offer this amendment to ensure that library records, firearm sales records, medical records and tax returns are not included in any information voluntarily shared with the government under cispa. through the under-- though the underlying bill would not permit this information unless it is a cyberthreat information, i bill support this amendment as it settles some members' concerns and reflects an amendment passed last year overwhelmingly. with that, madam chair, i urge this body's support...